dead fish

elvis332 · 07-13-2008, 09:47 PM

one of my female swordtale was at the bottom of the tank then when i came from my livinging room it was dead and i just bought it 2 days ago why did it dy???

trashion · 07-13-2008, 10:29 PM

Did you cycle this new tank before putting your fish in it?

wifishman · 07-13-2008, 11:30 PM

way off topic but i missed ya elvis!

tiffsplaties88 · 07-14-2008, 12:36 AM

possibly the stress from the move of buying her or is it possible that she was pregnant, had babies, and died during birth?

emc7 · 07-14-2008, 02:38 AM

Its pretty common for new fish to die within the first week. There are a lot possible reasons.

Injury or stress from transport. The fish was hurt by a net, breathed its own waste too long in the bag (on the way to or from the store), or was just "scared to death"

Disease. Fish are exposed to diseases from all over in the pet store tank and when you put them in your tank, they get exposed to any disease your fish carry but are immune to.

Ammonia/mini-cycle. New fish always add to the "bioload" of the tank and takes a few days for the filter to catch up. Esp. if you dump the water from the bag in your tank. Ammonia can spike (suddenly rise) and kill your fish. The new fish is vulnerable because it is already stressed, but the old fish can die from this too.

Aggression. Your old fish defend their tank by attacking the newcomer.

In any event, whenever you have a fish die in your tank, do a water change to deal with the ammonia and wait 3 or 4 weeks before getting any new fish. If your fish have been exposed to a new disease, you want to give them time to show symptoms.

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 08:37 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by trashion

Did you cycle this new tank before putting your fish in it?

what do you mean

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 08:38 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tiffsplaties88

possibly the stress from the move of buying her or is it possible that she was pregnant, had babies, and died during birth?

i dont see any babys

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 08:42 AM

you said :Aggression. Your old fish defend their tank by attacking the newcomer.

i cheaked this chart and it said those fish are community and are not aggresive fish.

emc7 · 07-14-2008, 09:23 AM

Its just a possibility. Even "community fish" can be mean in a small tank. Did you see any fish picking on the newcomer?

trashion · 07-14-2008, 09:25 AM

Cycling is when the good bacteria develop and consume your fish's waste, keeping the tank from being polluted. There's a good website here:
http://faq.thekrib.com/begin-cycling.html

You could have taken the filter pad out of your old tank and put it in your new one, this would have helped. Unfortunately, if you didn't, your ammonia levels will rise and it's likely you will lose more fish. Do youhave a test kit? You should get one and use it.

tiffsplaties88 · 07-14-2008, 10:27 AM

if she did happen to be pregnant its highly possible that her tank mates gobbled up her babies b/c there is not sufficient hiding space for them in ur tank from the pictures seen

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 10:36 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by emc7

Its just a possibility. Even "community fish" can be mean in a small tank. Did you see any fish picking on the newcomer?

yes i did!!!

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 10:37 AM

but i dont think she was pregnat because she wasnt that fat she was like a little bit

sneasle · 07-14-2008, 01:06 PM

It's probably a mix off all of t he above listed.

He just got this tank last week IIRC. Chances are the ammonia levels are close to their highest point right now, so I am not surprised he lost something.

New fish die off often, that is why many in the hobby keep QT tanks that are well established so ensure that a mini cycle doesn't kill them off.

I suggest you check your water. If it checks out fine, most fish stores will let you bring the fish back.

Keep a close eye on your water parameters for the next few weeks. If you do not keep a close eye on the parameters you are likely to loose more fish.

It is also recommended to more the filter pad from the old tank to the new tank, assuming you haven't thrown it out and it is still wet. I would still throw it in even if it dried out.

DO NOT add any more fish until after your tank has finished cycling.

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 01:48 PM

how long does it take for a tank to cycl

Blue Cray · 07-14-2008, 02:02 PM

About 3 weeks to a month or more.

sneasle · 07-14-2008, 03:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blue Cray

About 3 weeks to a month or more.

yup. It will vary based on the specifics of your setup.

Blue Cray · 07-14-2008, 03:48 PM

I've actually heard of it lasting over 4 months in certain area of canada and the USA maybe the differences in water hardness or ph?

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 05:28 PM

ooooo okokokok

elvis332 · 07-14-2008, 05:29 PM

can it go faster

07-13-2008, 09:47 PM	#1
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 278	dead fish one of my female swordtale was at the bottom of the tank then when i came from my livinging room it was dead and i just bought it 2 days ago why did it dy??? __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl) Last edited by elvis332; 07-13-2008 at 09:51 PM.

07-13-2008, 10:29 PM	#2
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,409	Did you cycle this new tank before putting your fish in it? __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

07-14-2008, 08:42 AM	#8
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 278	you said :Aggression. Your old fish defend their tank by attacking the newcomer. i cheaked this chart and it said those fish are community and are not aggresive fish. __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

07-14-2008, 09:25 AM	#10
trashion girl anachronism Join Date: Aug 2007 Posts: 1,409	Cycling is when the good bacteria develop and consume your fish's waste, keeping the tank from being polluted. There's a good website here: http://faq.thekrib.com/begin-cycling.html You could have taken the filter pad out of your old tank and put it in your new one, this would have helped. Unfortunately, if you didn't, your ammonia levels will rise and it's likely you will lose more fish. Do youhave a test kit? You should get one and use it. __________________ current setup: 5.5 gallon low-light planted tank -nothing....thinking a mini-community. for reference: my name is Julie

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elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 278	but i dont think she was pregnat because she wasnt that fat she was like a little bit __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

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07-13-2008, 11:30 PM	#3
wifishman Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 29 Posts: 41	way off topic but i missed ya elvis!

07-14-2008, 12:36 AM	#4
tiffsplaties88 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 46	possibly the stress from the move of buying her or is it possible that she was pregnant, had babies, and died during birth?

07-14-2008, 02:38 AM	#5
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,626	Its pretty common for new fish to die within the first week. There are a lot possible reasons. Injury or stress from transport. The fish was hurt by a net, breathed its own waste too long in the bag (on the way to or from the store), or was just "scared to death" Disease. Fish are exposed to diseases from all over in the pet store tank and when you put them in your tank, they get exposed to any disease your fish carry but are immune to. Ammonia/mini-cycle. New fish always add to the "bioload" of the tank and takes a few days for the filter to catch up. Esp. if you dump the water from the bag in your tank. Ammonia can spike (suddenly rise) and kill your fish. The new fish is vulnerable because it is already stressed, but the old fish can die from this too. Aggression. Your old fish defend their tank by attacking the newcomer. In any event, whenever you have a fish die in your tank, do a water change to deal with the ammonia and wait 3 or 4 weeks before getting any new fish. If your fish have been exposed to a new disease, you want to give them time to show symptoms.

07-14-2008, 09:23 AM	#9
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,626	Its just a possibility. Even "community fish" can be mean in a small tank. Did you see any fish picking on the newcomer?

07-14-2008, 10:27 AM	#11
tiffsplaties88 Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Age: 20 Posts: 46	if she did happen to be pregnant its highly possible that her tank mates gobbled up her babies b/c there is not sufficient hiding space for them in ur tank from the pictures seen

07-14-2008, 01:06 PM	#14
sneasle Airplane Nut Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Auburn, AL Age: 21 Posts: 186	It's probably a mix off all of t he above listed. He just got this tank last week IIRC. Chances are the ammonia levels are close to their highest point right now, so I am not surprised he lost something. New fish die off often, that is why many in the hobby keep QT tanks that are well established so ensure that a mini cycle doesn't kill them off. I suggest you check your water. If it checks out fine, most fish stores will let you bring the fish back. Keep a close eye on your water parameters for the next few weeks. If you do not keep a close eye on the parameters you are likely to loose more fish. It is also recommended to more the filter pad from the old tank to the new tank, assuming you haven't thrown it out and it is still wet. I would still throw it in even if it dried out. *DO NOT* add any more fish until after your tank has finished cycling.

07-14-2008, 01:48 PM	#15
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 278	how long does it take for a tank to cycl __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

07-14-2008, 02:02 PM	#16
Blue Cray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 515	About 3 weeks to a month or more. __________________ 55g Planted -golden zebra danios -striped raphael catfish -angelfish -bronze cories -gold gourami -SAE -brochis catfish -Boeseman's Rainbowfish -Flying Foxes -BGK -kribensis 22g Planted -zebra loach -glo lite tetras 5g Semi Planted -endlers

07-14-2008, 03:48 PM	#18
Blue Cray Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 515	I've actually heard of it lasting over 4 months in certain area of canada and the USA maybe the differences in water hardness or ph? __________________ 55g Planted -golden zebra danios -striped raphael catfish -angelfish -bronze cories -gold gourami -SAE -brochis catfish -Boeseman's Rainbowfish -Flying Foxes -BGK -kribensis 22g Planted -zebra loach -glo lite tetras 5g Semi Planted -endlers

07-14-2008, 05:28 PM	#19
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 278	ooooo okokokok __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

07-14-2008, 05:29 PM	#20
elvis332 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Posts: 278	can it go faster __________________ 20 gallon 2 dwarf gourmis 4 giant danios 1 chinese algie eater 2 red wag platies(1 boy 1 girl)

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